Vaco Recruiter Services
Business Development Specialist
Vaco Recruiter Services, Vandalia, Ohio, United States, 45377
Vaco is hiring for a Business Development Specialist opportunity in Vandalia OH. Direct Hire, Onsite. Salary: 45-52,000/yr + Commission.
Overview
This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable with technology, curious by nature, and motivated to learn how B2B sales works in a real-world environment. The Sales Development & Marketing Associate will focus primarily on identifying prospects, initiating conversations, and advancing sales opportunities, while also supporting marketing and visibility initiatives. You won’t be working alone—leadership will actively support sales calls—but you’ll own your outreach, follow-up, and pipeline activity. This role is designed for someone who enjoys learning, staying organized, and taking initiative. Key Responsibilities
Sales Development (Approximately 70%)
Research and identify target companies, decision makers, and buying influencers
Execute consistent outbound outreach via email, LinkedIn, and phone
Craft clear, concise messaging to engage sourcing managers, supply chain leaders, and engineers
Qualify prospects and schedule introductory meetings
Track outreach activity, notes, and follow-ups within the CRM
Own prospects from first contact through booked meetings
Partner with leadership on sales calls while maintaining responsibility for follow-up and pipeline progression
Marketing & Growth Support (Approximately 30%)
Assist with digital advertising campaigns and performance tracking
Make basic website updates using WordPress, including pages, images, and service descriptions
Support landing page improvements focused on clarity and conversion
Monitor website traffic and inbound lead sources
Assist with LinkedIn posting and company visibility initiatives
How Success Is Measured
Consistent and disciplined outbound activity
Positive prospect engagement and reply rates
Qualified meetings scheduled
New opportunities added and advanced within the sales pipeline
Improved inbound visibility and lead quality
What We’re Looking For
Comfortable using modern software and digital tools
Familiar with CRM systems and structured follow-up processes
Highly organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
Curious and willing to learn new tools, strategies, and approaches
Self-motivated and proactive, with comfort reaching out to new contacts
Strong written and verbal communication skills for professional and technical audiences
Nice to Have (Not Required)
B2B sales or marketing experience
Exposure to manufacturing or engineering environments
Experience with WordPress, digital advertising, or basic SEO
Prior CRM experience
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied.
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This role is ideal for someone who is comfortable with technology, curious by nature, and motivated to learn how B2B sales works in a real-world environment. The Sales Development & Marketing Associate will focus primarily on identifying prospects, initiating conversations, and advancing sales opportunities, while also supporting marketing and visibility initiatives. You won’t be working alone—leadership will actively support sales calls—but you’ll own your outreach, follow-up, and pipeline activity. This role is designed for someone who enjoys learning, staying organized, and taking initiative. Key Responsibilities
Sales Development (Approximately 70%)
Research and identify target companies, decision makers, and buying influencers
Execute consistent outbound outreach via email, LinkedIn, and phone
Craft clear, concise messaging to engage sourcing managers, supply chain leaders, and engineers
Qualify prospects and schedule introductory meetings
Track outreach activity, notes, and follow-ups within the CRM
Own prospects from first contact through booked meetings
Partner with leadership on sales calls while maintaining responsibility for follow-up and pipeline progression
Marketing & Growth Support (Approximately 30%)
Assist with digital advertising campaigns and performance tracking
Make basic website updates using WordPress, including pages, images, and service descriptions
Support landing page improvements focused on clarity and conversion
Monitor website traffic and inbound lead sources
Assist with LinkedIn posting and company visibility initiatives
How Success Is Measured
Consistent and disciplined outbound activity
Positive prospect engagement and reply rates
Qualified meetings scheduled
New opportunities added and advanced within the sales pipeline
Improved inbound visibility and lead quality
What We’re Looking For
Comfortable using modern software and digital tools
Familiar with CRM systems and structured follow-up processes
Highly organized, reliable, and detail-oriented
Curious and willing to learn new tools, strategies, and approaches
Self-motivated and proactive, with comfort reaching out to new contacts
Strong written and verbal communication skills for professional and technical audiences
Nice to Have (Not Required)
B2B sales or marketing experience
Exposure to manufacturing or engineering environments
Experience with WordPress, digital advertising, or basic SEO
Prior CRM experience
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied.
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